Laboratory Technician at Lily Hospitals Limited
Confidential
Lagos, Nigeria
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
## Title: Laboratory Technician
About the Role
We are recruiting a Laboratory Technician to join our established healthcare organization. In this role, you will support physicians in diagnosing diseases through specimen collection, processing, and laboratory analysis.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Collect and process specimens to assist physicians in disease diagnosis
- Perform basic laboratory procedures and run tests, including preparing and staining slides and making blood films
- Prepare plates for microbiological use
- Receive, sort, and label patient samples, including a variety of specimen types
- Transport specimens and fluid samples from collection sites to laboratories
- Prepare, pack, and dispatch referral samples in accordance with health and safety procedures for handling infectious materials
- Maintain laboratory cleanliness, including test tubes, apparatus, and work surfaces
- Perform additional duties as assigned by senior leadership
Required Qualifications
- Minimum academic qualification: Medical Laboratory Technology certificate approved by relevant professional body
- 0–3 years of relevant work experience in a hospital or clinical setting
- Membership of relevant professional body
Required Skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and people management abilities
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail